Fantasy Sleepers, NFL Week 12: Tua Tagovailoa, Patrick Mahomes to Cook?
Week 12 of the NFL season is upon us, and fantasy football managers are looking for any edge they can get to improve their chances of winning. With several key players on bye this week, there are a few under-the-radar players who could emerge as valuable fantasy contributors. Here are two players who could be sneaky good options for your fantasy team this week:
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Miami Dolphins
Tua Tagovailoa has been on a roll lately, throwing for over 300 yards in each of his last three games. He’s also thrown for multiple touchdowns in each of those games. This week, he faces a Houston Texans defense that is allowing the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season. Tagovailoa is a great streaming option for fantasy managers who need a quarterback this week.
Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, but he’s been held back by a lack of weapons this season. However, that could change this week as Tyreek Hill is expected to return from injury. Hill is Mahomes’ favorite target, and his presence should open up the offense for everyone else. The Chiefs face a Denver Broncos defense that is allowing the third-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season. Mahomes is a great option for fantasy managers who are looking for a high-upside quarterback this week.
Other Potential Sleepers
Here are a few other players who could be worth considering as fantasy sleepers this week:
- RB Jeff Wilson Jr., San Francisco 49ers: Wilson has been a workhorse for the 49ers since Elijah Mitchell went down with an injury. He’s averaging over 20 touches per game and has scored a touchdown in each of his last two games. This week, he faces a New Orleans Saints defense that is allowing the most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season.
- WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kansas City Chiefs: Valdes-Scantling has been a disappointment for fantasy managers this season, but he could be in for a big game this week with Hill expected to return from injury. Valdes-Scantling is a deep threat who could benefit from the attention that Hill will draw from the Broncos’ defense.
- TE Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars: Engram has been a reliable target for Trevor Lawrence this season, averaging over six targets per game. This week, he faces a Tennessee Titans defense that is allowing the most fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season. Engram is a good option for fantasy managers who are looking for a tight end with a high ceiling this week.
These are just a few of the players who could be worth considering as fantasy sleepers this week. Be sure to do your own research and make sure that these players fit your team’s needs before adding them to your lineup.